MOTHERS’ DAY

Written by Erik Kearney

About the Play
On Mothers’ Day, Endora visits a New York City gay bar to watch her son Patrick perform in drag. When Patrick emerges dressed almost exactly like his mother, the two launch into a hilarious argument about drag, identity, pop culture, and what it means to be a mother. Beneath the chaos, Patrick realizes that much of his drag—and the person he has become—comes directly from the woman who raised him.

Characters

• ENDORA — Early 50s; caring, loving, and somewhat out of touch with contemporary drag culture.

• PATRICK — Late 20s; an energetic drag queen and elementary school teacher.

Setting
A gay bar in New York City.

Time
Contemporary. Mother's Day.

Cast
2 actors.

Running Time
Approximately 10–15 minutes.

Production Requirements
A simple bar/performance space, two drinks, phones, and Patrick's drag costume, including a wig. The bartender, Jeff, is referenced but does not need to appear.

Tone
Fast, campy, irreverent, and contemporary, with a sincere mother-son relationship at its center.